Best Eric Morse Podcasts (2025)

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FP Wellman 47:56

3d ago47:56

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Meidas Touch podcaster FP Wellman talks about his experience in the Army, at Harvard Kennedy School, and what Democrats need to do better to win red districts like Missouri's 2nd District, represented by Ann Wagner.By Eric Morse

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What Are You Really Seeking When You Click On News? University of Delaware's Prof Dannagal Young 36:39

8d ago36:39

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Welcome to In Reality, the podcast about truth, disinformation and the media with Eric Schurenberg, a longtime journalist, now executive director of the Alliance for Trust in Media. Have you ever thought about what you are really doing when you scroll for news, or click on a headline that pops up in your feed? The quick answer is, “I want to know w…

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The Healing Power of Honesty with Raphael James | Going Forward 106 57:07

10d ago57:07

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In this candid episode 106 of Going Forward, host Eric Elliott sits down with longtime Charleston TV journalist and author Raphael James to talk about what happens when life demands more than you’re ready for and how telling the truth can set you free. They explore Raphael’s experiences supporting family members through autism and dementia, and how…

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EJ Glaser 56:45

11d ago56:45

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The father of St. Louis's favorite daughter (or is she our secret girlfriend?) joins Eric to discuss fatherhood, his career in music, his passion for combating climate change, and of course the journey from cringing at his daughter Nikki Glaser's standup to joining her onstage for iconic duets.By morsecodethepodcast

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Erin Rae on Grief, Creativity & Letting Go of the Dreamland | MCP #225 1:07:09

15d ago1:07:09

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Erin Rae is a Nashville singer-songwriter whose music blends introspective folk, vintage pop, and Americana into a sound both timeless and, I’d say, quietly radical. Raised in Jackson, Tennessee by musician parents, Erin was immersed as a kid in the language of song and storytelling. We talk about her early years in Nashville (she moved in her earl…

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First Aid for the Local News Emergency with Local News Accelerator Mackenzie Warren (Northwestern University) 42:09

22d ago42:09

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Welcome to In Reality, the podcast about truth, disinformation and the media. I’m your host Eric Schurenberg, long time journalist and media executive, now the founder of the Alliance for Trust in Media The news business has been in freefall, as every listener to In Reality is aware. The plunge has been steepest in local journalism. We lose two loc…

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Power, Purpose, and The Practice of Law with Sara Williams | Going Forward 105 56:07

24d ago56:07

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In episode 105 of Going Forward, host Eric Elliott sits down with trial attorney and law professor Sara Williams for an inspiring, candid conversation about purpose, perseverance, and building your reputation in the legal industry. From humble beginnings to becoming a nationally respected voice for young lawyers and women in law, Sara opens up abou…

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Bronwyn Keith-Hynes on Fiddle Mastery, the Opry, and Finding Her Voice | Morse Code Podcast #224 46:14

29d ago46:14

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Great conversation with bluegrass fiddler Bronwyn Keith-Hynes on her exploding career — from attending this year’s Grammys under the auspices of Molly Tuttle (in whose band Golden Highway she plays fiddle), to making her debut on the Grand Ole Opry last month, to a year chock full of tour dates and festivals playing under her own name. We talked ab…

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If News Is So Important, Why Can't It Make Money? with Historic Media Executive Norman Pearlstine 35:51

1M ago35:51

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Americans have long had a conflicted attitude about political news. On the one hand, most Americans, Republicans and Democrats, see the press as an essential watchdog on government. This is not a new idea: The founders of the country singled out the press for protection from government interference for just that reason. At the same time, sizable ma…

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Leah Blevins on Finding Her Voice, Signing with Dan Auerbach, and Learning to Let Go | MCP #223 54:27

1M ago54:27

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In this intimate episode of The Morse Code Podcast, host Korby Lenker sits down with rising Americana star Leah Blevins for a vulnerable, wise, and deeply human conversation about music, identity, and the winding path of the creative life. Leah opens up about her roots in Eastern Kentucky, her gospel-singing family, and the twin bond that shaped he…

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The Rise of the Personal Media Brand with Eric Newcomer Founder of the Newcomer Media Outlet 28:20

2M ago28:20

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Welcome to In Reality, the podcast about truth, disinformation and the media hosted by Eric Schurenberg, a long-time journalist and media executive, now the founder of the Alliance for Trust in Media. Among the many forces unravelling institutional media is the relatively recent ability of journalists to become mini-institutions on their own, thank…

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Will Kimbrough on John Prine, Jimmy Buffett, and the Real Life of a Working Musician | MCP #222 1:23:59

2M ago1:23:59

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In this revealing episode of The MCP, I sit down with Grammy-nominated songwriter, guitarist, and Americana mainstay Will Kimbrough for a wide-ranging conversation on the hard truths and quiet joys of a life in music. From his early days as a 12 year old electric guitar player to getting signed to EMI, and then John Prine’s Oh Boy Records, to his w…

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In Democracy, You Can’t Avoid Conflicts. You Have To Just Do Them Better, with Human-Compatible AI Expert Jonathan Stray 37:37

2M ago37:37

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In this conversation, Jonathan Stray, Senior Scientist at the UC Berkeley Center for Human-Compatible AI, explains to Eric Schurenberg the intersection of AI, media, and conflict, emphasizing the challenges of objectivity in journalism and the need for a new approach to reporting that embraces complexity and 'multipartiality'. He explores the role …

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Celia Gregory on the Future of Radio, Music Curation & Building Community | Morse Code Podcast #221 46:25

2M ago46:25

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What does human-curated radio mean in an era dominated by algorithms? In this episode of The Morse Code Podcast, I sit down with Celia Gregory from Nashville’s WNXP to talk about the power of radio, music discovery, and how real people—not algorithms—shape the sound of a city. Celia shares her journey from college radio DJ to morning host at WNXP, …

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Audit Your Circle Solocast with Eric Elliott | Going Forward 104 7:10

2M ago7:10

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In this solo episode of Going Forward, Eric Elliott dives into the critical importance of auditing your circle. As a business owner, the people around you can either lift you up or hold you back. Who’s in your corner? Who truly has your best interest at heart? Eric breaks down why surrounding yourself with the right team—those who will climb the mo…

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One Man’s Plan To Rebuild Atlanta’s Hometown Newsroom: The AJC’s President Andrew Morse 34:44

3M ago34:44

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Welcome to In Reality, the podcast about Truth, Disinformation, and the Media hosted by Eric Schurenberg, a long-time journalist and media exec, now the founder of the Alliance for Trust in Media. Media overall is in dire straits financially, as In Reality listeners are well aware. Local journalism has been the hardest hit: We’ve lost a third of th…

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What the Tornado Left Behind: Jordie Lane on Songwriting, Mental Health & Why Getting a Rescue Dog was His Smartest Move | MCP #220 1:11:28

3M ago1:11:28

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Jordie Lane on Artistry, Resilience & Reinventing the Indie Music Scene. In this episode of The Morse Code Podcast, host Korby Lenker sits down with the Australian-born Nashville-residing singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jordie Lane. Together they explore the raw realities of making a life in independent music, the necessity of artistic …

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Shervin Lainez on Ambition vs. Expectation and The Hard Truth About Creative Success | MCP #219 54:21

3M ago54:21

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The first time I saw a portrait by Shervin Lainez, I felt like I was hearing the artist’s music through a photograph. There’s an intimacy in the image, a quiet buzz that goes deeper than just the artist’s face—it captures an essence. His work has graced the pages of Rolling Stone, The New York Times, and countless album covers, shaping the way we s…

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How To Talk With (& Listen To) The Other Side with 'The Fearless Conversationalist' Mónica Guzmán 40:17

3M ago40:17

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Welcome to In Reality, the podcast about Truth, Disinformation and the Media with Eric Schurenberg, a long-time journalist and media exec, now the founder of the Alliance for Trust in Media. In Reality is dedicated to the proposition that there is such a thing as objective truth and that the pursuit of it is a noble effort, one that over the centur…

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Eric Fortaleza's Pitch Meeting is the Most Dangerous Music in Nashville | MCP #219 1:17:05

3M ago1:17:05

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Let’s just begin by saying there is nothing in Nashville like Pitch Meeting, Eric Fortaleza’s weekly musical highwire act. Billed as “Nashville’s Best Writer’s Open Mic” the weekly show, which resumes this Tuesday February 25th features a powerhouse band of Nashville heavies (often of 10 or more players) whose job it is to back the any songwriter w…

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The Other AI Arms Race: "Defender" AI vs Deepfakes - Reality Defender CEO Ben Colman 27:00

4M ago27:00

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Welcome to In Reality, the podcast about Truth, Disinformation, and the Media. I'm Eric Schurenberg, a long-time journalist and media exec, now the founder of the Alliance for Trust in Media. Just when you thought it could not get harder to recognize truth in your newsfeed, along comes artificial intelligence. Now it’s child’s play for bad actors t…

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Randa Takes Over. A Morse Code Podcast Valentine's Special | MCP #217 1:15:08

4M ago1:15:08

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What happens when the interviewer becomes the guest? This episode of The Morse Code Podcast is a special one—Randa Newman, Korby's wife and creative partner, takes over the host seat to interview Korby in an intimate, revealing conversation about creativity, perseverance, and what it means to balance art with real life. Get full access to The Morse…

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Fine Tuning Finances with Brian Feroldi | Going Forward 103 46:33

4M ago46:33

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In this episode of Going Forward, Eric Elliott welcomes Brian Feroldi, financial educator and investment expert, to discuss the power of financial literacy in business and investing. Brian shares his journey into investing, why understanding numbers is crucial, and how passion alone isn't enough to run a successful business. They also explore the f…

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"I Had to Renew My Contract With Myself." Abby Jane | MCP #216 57:41

4M ago57:41

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Abby Jane is a singer and songwriter based in Nashville. Her debut EP “I Don’t Want to Pretend” has been the talk of the town, at least in the circles I trade in, since it dropped in October 2024. Everybody loves her fresh take on the craft of confessional songwriting, and the remarkable instrument through which she delivers those songs. Abby Jane …

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Why Influencers Have Trust and Journalists Don’t with 'The Future of Trustworthy Information' Author Julia Angwin 41:53

4M ago41:53

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Welcome to In Reality, the podcast about truth and the media with Eric Schurenberg, a long-time journalist and media exec, now the founder of the Alliance for Trust in Media. It’s not exactly news that the traditional news business is in decline. Most distressing to those of us who grew up in the profession: that audience levels of trust in the wor…

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Bob Dylan is the Original Troll. Carl Anderson | MCP #215 1:12:37

4M ago1:12:37

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Carl Anderson is a singer-songwriter from Virginia. His song swirls around like that plastic bag in the scene from American Beauty. A surprising unassuming clandestine charm that catches you unawares and then settles at your feet until the wind kicks up again. I have been a fan of his ever since we played a show together at the Bluebird in Nashvill…

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Fireproofing Your Law Firm with Mike Morse | Going Forward 102 1:01:20

4M ago1:01:20

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In this episode of the Going Forward Podcast, we explore Mike Morse's inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming a prominent figure in the legal world. Mike shares how his passion for his firm and his deep connection to his community have been key to his success. Mike discusses the importance of staying community-focused, diversifying you…

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MAIR Gets Personal: The Private Life of a Virtuosic She-Wizard | MCP #214 1:00:31

4M ago1:00:31

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MAIR is a musical force of nature. Whether she’s playing mandolin, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass, nylon string banjo, her sit-up-and-pay-attention virtuosity has made her an in-demand collaborator the industry over. She’s been touring since she was thirteen, which makes her an industry veteran even though she’s barely in her mid-twenties. …

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Is Truth Dead? With Co-Founder of NewsGuard Steven Brill 54:45

4M ago54:45

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Welcome to in Reality, the podcast about truth, disinformation and the media. I’m your host Eric Schurenberg, a long-time journalist and media executive, now the founder of the Alliance for Trust in Media. On previous episodes, we discussed how you can distinguish between reliable news online and unreliable, story by story. An obvious shortcut is s…

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Viral Sensation Tyler Merritt Talks Race, Humor, and his Inspiring New Book. MCP #213 1:05:30

4M ago1:05:30

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Quick note before the show - after taking almost 4 years off to produce the Morse Code TV Pilot, I’m about to release some new music. So so excited about this. The first single is called Meet Me at the End of the World. Its about reaching for love at all costs. I texted our guest Tyler Merritt the track after our interview last week and, to quote t…

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Adam Ross and PLAYWORLD - the Novel Everyone is Talking About 1:21:08

5M ago1:21:08

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Published just two days ago, Adam Ross’ second novel, Playworld — some dozen-plus years in the making — is one of the best books I’ve read in the last five years. I’m not alone! Sources no less venerable than The New York Times, the LA Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, are all lining up to sing its praises. “Dazzling and endearing,”…

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How To Judge The Truth of Any Claim in 30 Seconds with Top Critical Thinking Expert Mike Caulfield 55:19

5M ago55:19

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Welcome to In Reality, the podcast about truth, disinformation and the media with your host Eric Schurenberg, a long time journalist and media executive, now the founder of the Alliance for Trust in Media. On In Reality, we talk a lot about the supply side of the information ecosystem, about journalism and social media and how disinformation gets s…

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Ryan Rado: Being Willing to Fail and Somehow Not Failing | Morse Code Podcast #211 58:44

5M ago58:44

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Happy New Beginning! One quick important creative announcement: I have new music coming! Meet Me at the End of the World was written by me, live on a series I do called the East Nashville Songwriting Workshop, where I write a song live on the internet, start to finish. Usually it’s a co-write, but this particular time the scheduled guest didn’t sho…

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a holiday message from Korby 8:43

5M ago8:43

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The end of the year is a good time to take a step back and think about what you're doing and why. Among my various (well, three) enterprises, I've been doing the Morse Code Podcast for more than a year - more than 60 full length episodes and 200+ videos. Proud of Jared and Randa and me and what we’ve achieved! I'm still figuring out the SEO and a b…

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A Year of Impact: Best of the Going Forward Podcast | 2024 1:01:04

5M ago1:01:04

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As 2024 comes to a close, we want to thank you for being part of the Going Forward Podcast. This year has been packed with thought-provoking conversations and powerful lessons from industry leaders and innovators. Your continued support means the world to us, and we’re excited to bring you even more inspiration and actionable insights in the year a…

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Battered But Still Hopeful, The Guardians of a Civil Internet with Integrity Institute's Jeff Allen 44:35

5M ago44:35

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Welcome to In Reality, the podcast on truth, disinformation and the media. I’m your host Eric Schurenberg, a former journalist and media exec, now the founder of the Alliance for Trust in Media. At the front lines of the battle for truth in the information ecosystem are the social media platforms’ trust and safety teams. Trust and safety teams are …

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Josh Plasse: Son of a Navy Seal Injects Discipline Into the Hollywood Game — with Fantastic Results | Morse Code Podcast #210 1:01:48

5M ago1:01:48

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Josh Plasse is an actor, producer and published author. The son of a Navy Seal, he’s appeared in more than 50 episodes of network television, including iCarly, Grey’s Anatomy and The Baxters. His first novel, Dust, drops February 4, 2025 on Resolve Editions. In 2022, Josh co-wrote, produced, and acted in the feature film Ride, starring C. Thomas Ho…

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Revolutionize Legal Marketing with Industry Pioneer Harlan Schillinger | Going Forward 101 1:02:10

5M ago1:02:10

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In this episode of Going Forward, Eric Elliott sits down with Harlan Schillinger, a trailblazer in the legal advertising industry and a trusted advisor to law firms nationwide. Harlan shares his decades of experience revolutionizing legal marketing, emphasizing the power of tracking, accountability, and putting clients first.We discuss the importan…

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Langhorne Slim: Finding the We in ‘We the People’ | Morse Code Podcast #209 1:08:35

6M ago1:08:35

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Langhorne Slim is a singer-songwriter based in East Nashville. His new single “We the People (F*** the Man)” is a jubilant reminder to cast a wary eye on our supposed political overlords and instead focus on those things that make a society a place worth living in: loving our neighbors, looking each other in the eye, being *actually* alive on plane…

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One Way To Win An Information War with The Autocracy Expert Peter Pomerantsev 51:37

6M ago51:37

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In our free-for-all information ecosystem, the liars have the inside track. It’s much easier to make up outrageous claims about, say, migrants than it is to send reporters into the field and check facts. The more outrage a bogus claim generates and the more often it’s repeated, the more widely it spreads. That’s human nature. So it’s encouraging to…

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Ozark’s Quinnlan Ashe on Growing as an Actor by Working Behind the Camera | Morse Code Podcast #208 1:23:52

6M ago1:23:52

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Quinnlan Ashe is an actor, producer and podcaster based in Nashville, Tennessee. Among her credits are Ozark, I Want You Back, Chicago Fire, Brockmire *and* she played Lia in our own award-winning pilot, Morse Code, for which this podcast is named. Quinn's latest project is called Re-Wined. It's a podcast she hosts with friends and industry colleag…

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Spencer Thomas: Futurebirds Keyboardist Gets Real on The Joke of Life | Morse Code Podcast #207 1:10:59

6M ago1:10:59

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Spencer Thomas is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Athens, Georgia. He also plays keys for the beloved cosmic jamericana touring band Futurebirds. His new record, The Joke of Life, is shot through with contributions from members of My Morning Jacket, Drive-By Truckers, Futurebirds annd — it’s been getting a lot of play at the …

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The Power of Culture and Community in Law Firm Success with Brandon Dawson | Going Forward 100 52:26

6M ago52:26

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In this episode of Going Forward, Eric Elliott sits down with Brandon Dawson, founding member of Miller, Dawson, Siegel, and Ward—also known as the Thumbs Up Guys. Brandon talks about building a thriving law firm by prioritizing culture, trust, and client experience. He shares how his firm uses modern technology without losing the personal touch, e…

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How To Stop Worrying and Love Media Bias with AllSides Co-founder John Gable 37:00

6M ago37:00

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People say they long for that misty past when the news was just the facts, but that never was, of course. Newsrooms are human organizations and journalists are people and however they may strive for objectivity, they come with biases shaped by newsroom culture newsroom and audience expectations. The smart game isn’t to avoid all bias; it’s to recog…

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Steve Poltz Just Played the Greatest Show of His Life | Morse Code Podcast #206 1:38:46

6M ago1:38:46

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Steve Poltz is a… a.. what is he? In the man’s own words, “I’m just a weirdo, a freak, a bon vivant, a rounder, a rabble rouser, a workaholic, a people pleaser, an idiot and a grateful kid who ran away and joined the circus.” Most of us know Poltz as one of the most charismatic live folksingers working today. Whether he’s playing little club in Hal…

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In A Less Misinformed World, Would Harris Have Won? With Top Journalists Paul Farhi, Nayeema Raza, and Isaac Saul 55:04

7M ago55:04

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Welcome to In Reality, the podcast about truth, disinformation and the media, with Eric Schurenberg - the founder of the Alliance for Trust in Media. This week… Everyone with a keyboard and Internet access has weighed in with their opinion about why the Trump campaign won and Harris’s lost. That’s fine. But here at In Reality, we’re not so interest…

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Mila Vilaplana: The Young Director Revolutionizing Visual Storytelling | Morse Code Podcast #205 50:22

7M ago50:22

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Mila Vilaplana is a film director, producer, and founder of Dipsomania, a production house focused on the creation of visually arresting psychologically-driven narratives. Originally from Cuba, Mila's work has received critical acclaim and film fest buzz for its bold Giallo-inspired imagery and unconventional approach to cinematic storytelling. Get…

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Getting an Inside Look Into Personal Injury Law with Jessica Tehlirian | Going Forward 99 56:16

7M ago56:16

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In this episode of the Going Forward podcast, Eric Elliott talks with personal injury attorney Jessica Tehlirian about the realities of personal injury law. Jessica discusses common misconceptions, the importance of integrity in the legal field, and how her experiences have shaped her approach to client care and community involvement. This conversa…

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The Lone Bellow's Zach Williams on Music, Success, and Surprises | Morse Code Podcast #204 58:24

7M ago58:24

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Zach Williams is the founding member and frontman for The Lone Bellow, an Americana Folk featuring Zach, Kanene Donehey Pipkin and Brian Elmquist. Best known for their powerhouse vocals and emotive blend of folk, country, and soul, the storied trio exploded onto the scene in 2014 with their self-titled debut, which made a bunch of end-of-year lists…

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The Most Dishonest Campaign Ever? with Politifact's Katie Sanders 36:00

7M ago36:00

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The US election, which takes place the day after this episode releases, has been the most fact-challenged election in recent memory. Compared to, say, four years ago, truth is very much on the run. Social media platforms, most people’s source of information, have pulled back on flagging falsehoods. In the case of X, the platform’s owner actively so…

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